1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Ford Granada
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Granada (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 570 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1976 Ford Granada | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |